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August – October 2017

Hav Pike (1994/2446grt) arriving from Cork on Thursday morning to load a cargo of scrap metal. She called in the past as the Russian flagged Bratislava with a cargo of timber. For more details about the Norweigan Hav Shipping click here
5.10.2017

The Scot-line chartered Lady Ariane arrived from Warrenpoint on Friday morning to discharge a part cargo of packaged timber from Varberg, before sailing for Cardiff the same afternoon. The 88metre coaster built in 2015 for Dutch company Wijnne Barends is identical to Scot Navigator, which made her maiden visit to the port during the summer.

29.9.2017

‘Wendy’ goes into Winter hibernation
The raft known locally as ‘Wendy’ was taken from its moorings at Wicklow harbour on Wednesday morning, now the swimming season has ended and winter approaches. The raft along with the wooden platform on the North pier will now be put into storage by Wicklow County Council until next summer
27.9.2017

The Chartered ‘Emerald Isle Express’ approaches Wicklow shortly after noon on Monday. The train was on an eight-day tour of Ireland and the first leg was from Dublin to Rosslare. The passengers were transported to Waterford by road for an overnight stay and dinner in a luxury hotel, they would rejoin the train the next day and continue the journey.
The locomotive hauling the train was 073, a GM 071 class engine built in the mid-1970s in the USA. It is painted in Irish Rail retro colours that were a common sight on the line before diesel railcars were introduced in the past twenty years. I believe the tour is limited to 50 passengers. For more details about the 2018 tour click here

The mussel trawler RONA arriving at Wicklow harbour on Monday evening. She was joined a short time later by the larger Emerald Gratia alongside the North pier. They sailed early the next morning.

25.9.2017

Wicklow all-weather lifeboat RNLB Annie Blaker races south on Sunday afternoon to assist a swimmer in difficulty at Brittas Bay Beach. The Inshore lifeboat crew had launched minutes earlier and located the man on the beach. He was handed over to Paramedics and was reported to be ok after his ordeal.

Rescue 116 (EI-ICG) returns over Wicklow bay after the swimmer was located and safe. It is possible they were tasked to another incident at the Sugarloaf.
24.9.2017

Burhou 1 sailing from Wicklow port on Thursday evening after unloading round timber from Port Ellen. Her next port of call was Kilroot to load road salt.
21.9.2017

The Irish Rail Dublin Connolly – Rosslare Europort morning service is seen passing the Six Mile Point on Tuesday morning. The scenic line skirts the coast from Greystones, before moving inland at Wicklow and on towards Wexford.

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft transits north over Wicklow bay on Tuesday afternoon, as it begins approach for Dublin airport. The low cost carrier is in the news this week as passengers find out hundreds of flights will be cancelled over the next few weeks. The Airline has cited pilot rostering problems as the cause. Later news reports suggested cancellations might continue into the new year.
19.9.2017

Ayress arriving at Wicklow port from Ardcastle, Loch Fyne on Monday afternoon with a cargo of round timber.
18.9.2017

Irish Ferries chartered ferry Epsilon passes Wicklow harbour on Saturday afternoon on her weekend run to Cherbourg. During the week the ferry runs between Dublin and Holyhead. The ferry company is currently having a new ship built and is expected to be introduced on the Irish Sea corridor next year. I have seen a Social media campaign inviting the public to come up with a name for the vessel.
16.9.2017

Emerald Gratia motors north off Wicklow port after dredging for mussel near Blainroe on Friday morning, l think she might have discharged the mussel at Warrenpoint – open for correction. The ship on the horizon is the 1995 built MV Rms Rahm ex Boeran, over the past few months she has delivered Scottish round timber to Youghal and Rosslare. She took over the weekly run from the Raba, which finished earlier in the Summer and l don’t know if she is to return.

Air Corps Agusta Westland 139 helicopter ‘AW 274’ transits north along the Wicklow coast on Friday afternoon. The photo was taken from Wicklow head.

The mussel trawler Maria eases alongside Rona at the North pier, The vessels moored overnight and departed early the next morning.

15.9.2017

The cruise line Saga Pearl II heads north through Wicklow bay on Thursday morning. She had departed from Cobh the night before and was heading for Killybegs. The beam trawler Bridget Carmel also had just sailed from Wicklow.

The mussel trawlers were hard at work again on Thursday morning dredging south of Blainroe. The photograph was taken at Wicklow head, which is the most easterly point on the coast.
14.9.2017

Mussel trawlers at work south of Blainroe on Wednesday morning, l counted about twelve boats all together.
13.9.2017

The mussel trawler Emerald Gratia arrives at Wicklow harbour on Tuesday afternoon. She would moor overnight at the North pier.

The Westport registered Emerald Gratia was joined later by the Rona at the North pier. From the flags we know the crew will be cheering for Mayo in the coming All Ireland Football Final on Sunday at Croke Park. Both vessels departed early next morning. Sadly Mayo were beaten by the Dubs that Sunday – and that concludes my first ever sports report on Wicklow Maritime!
12.9.2017

The containership Bg Rotterdam is a regular sight in Wicklow bay, as she maintains a weekly link between Dublin and mainland Europe. These feeder ships bring containers to major ports like Rotterdam for onward transportation on larger vessels all over the world. The ship is seen southbound out of Dublin on Wednesday afternoon.

The Kurkse maintains regular links between Warrenpoint, Dublin, Cardiff and Avonmouth in the Bristol Channel. She has also called to Wicklow port in the past with a cargo of packaged timber. She is seen southbound off Wicklow head on Wednesday afternoon.

Air Corps Cessna FR172H ‘Romeo 203’ transits over Wicklow harbour on Wednesday afternoon. The light utility aircraft have been a familiar sight and sound over Wicklow airspace since the early 1970s. For more details about these aircraft visit www.military.ie
6.9.2017

Concrete is poured to fill voids at the East pier on Tuesday afternoon. The work is expected to continue until the end of the month weather permitting. Public access to the pier is restricted during the ongoing work.

A diver gives the thumbs up as concrete is poured into the East pier.
5.9.2017

Monday turned out to be a busy day at the port with Burhou 1 and Ayress discharing Scottish round timber and Elbetor arriving to load out scrap metal. The two timber ships arrived on Sunday evening within a few hours of each other and tied up alongside.

Burhou 1 discharged her cargo first and departed around 9.30am heading north. The Ayress then moved alongside the Packet pier to discharge a larger cargo. She completed discharge and sailed after 3.30pm that afternoon.

Elbetor motors towards the harbour entrance after taking a pilot. The coaster had arrived the day before and went to anchor overnight in the bay.

Elbetor approaches the Packet pier berth after swinging in the harbour. She would load out scrap metal for the Mersey.
4.9.2017

Work continues on the East pier on Friday afternoon, they are putting shuttering down at the moment and all going well they plan to begin pouring concrete next week.
1.9.2017

The Irish Navel Service’s LÉ Samuel Beckett departs from Wicklow bay on Thursday morning to resume operations. For more details about the Naval Service visit the website here

Burhou 1 eases around Marne at teatime on Thursday, as she makes her way up river to the North quay berth, to unload another cargo of round timber from Scotland.

Nice late evening reflections on the river as Burhou I discharges round timber on the last offical day of the meteorological summer 2017.
31.8.2017

Marne arrives from Birkenhead on Wednesday afternoon, her first call to Wicklow was in March 2012 when she also loaded scrap metal, she called on one more occasion over the years.

Scot Leader leaves the port stern first on Wednesday after discharging a part cargo of timber.

Marne arrives from Birkenhead shortly before 6pm as Scot Leader departs for Warrenpoint. The photograph was taken from the Greenhill Carpark on Wednesday evening.

LÉ Samuel Beckett is a Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Irish Naval Service. The ship was built by Babcook Marine and launched at Appledore, Devon in November 2013 . She was commissioned in May 2014.
(Source: military.ie)
30.9.2017

Scot Leader approaches the port on Tuesday afternoon with a part cargo of packaged timber from Varberg. In the past skiffs would race out to sea to meet an approaching cargo vessel , the first crew to reach the ship would bring it into the harbour and discharge the cargo. It was a tough way to make a living.

This is Scot Leader’s second visit to the port since being aquired by Scot-Line. She was built in 2007 as the Odertal.
29.8.2017

The replica sailing ship La Grace paid an unexpected visit to Wicklow harbour on Monday afternoon. The ship recently transited the Caladonian canal and Loch Ness on her way to France after taking part in the 2017 Tall Ships Race in the Baltic.

La Grace goes alongside the East pier on Monday afternoon. The ship was built in Egypt and was launched in 2010. She is possibly the first vessel under the Czech Republic flag to visit the port.

La Grace seen from the Greenhill Scenic carpark. For more details about the vessel visit the website here

The ship departed after 8pm this evening heading south for France. The crew enjoyed a hearty meal on deck before sailing. Not long after she departed Wicklow all-weather lifeboat RNLB Annie Blaker launched to search for two over due kayakers. Thankfully they were located near Wicklow head and landed safely ashore by the lifeboat volunteers.
28.8.2017

Mv Tina departs after discharging a part cargo of packaged timber on Friday afternoon.
25.8.2017

Pollux arrives at Wicklow harbour on Thursday morning to load a cargo of Glass cullet.Loading was completed and she departed for Liverpool on the high tide this afternoon.

Isis arrived from Scotland on Thursday afternoon to unload a cargo of round timber at the Packet pier. Thebeam trawler Bridget Carmel is also seen at the North quay.
24.8.2017

Improvement and strengthening works began on the East pier on Monday with the arrival of the engineering company Dive & Marine Construction. Divers have begun to carry out surveys along the seabed around the pier. The photograph was taken on Wednesday morning.
23.8.2017

The liner Caribbean Princess motors north off the Wicklow coast on Sunday morning. The 290metre cruiser built in 2004 was bound for Dublin port after a call at Cobh.

Isis (1978/674grt, ex Deer Sound/1994 ex David Dorman/1989) arrives from Corpach on Sunday afternoon in the rain with a cargo of Scottish round timber. She discharged the next day and sailed for Kilroot near Belfast to load road salt. Earlier Wicklow RNLI inshore lifeboat had assisted in the medivac of an injured person from a yacht in the harbour. The person was taken from the vessel and landed at the slip near the Sailing Club, to meet a waiting ambulance. She wish the person a speedy recovery.
20.8.2017

Velox departed on Thursday evening south with a cargo of scrap metal for Avonmouth.
17.8.2017

MV Ceg Cosmos (1983/1139grt ex Elizabeth/2007) arrives off Wicklow port on Saturday evening with a cargo of round timber from Scotland. The ship docked at the Packet pier on arrival.

12.8.2017

The liner Ocean Majesty heads south for Fowey after a call at Dublin, she is seen passing the racing yacht CV28 near the South India Buoy this afternoon. She is one of twelve boats on the way from Gosport to Liverpool ahead of the start of the Clipper Around the World Yacht race, which begins on 20th August. All the yachts are identical and the yacht crews will endure a year long 40, 000 mile race around the Globe.

The BIM inshore research vessel T Burke seen at the East pier on Friday evening. The boat is conducting the annual mussel survey along the Wicklow coast at the moment. If the areas are opened, we will see the arrival of mussel trawlers.
11.8.2017

The sailing ship Pheonix leaves Wicklow bay early on the Bank holiday Monday morning after anchoring overnight. The ship operated by Square Sails in Cornwall has featured in many films over the years. She was built by Hjorne & Jakobsen at Frederikshavn, Denmark in 1929. For more details visit the website here

We were delighted to meet the Ireland 360 crew as they set out from Wicklow harbour on Monday morning. The team are on an epic challenge to circumnavigate Ireland by Personal Water Craft in aid of Help for Heroes and the RNLI Lifeboats. Rory Mackenzie, who lost his leg in Iraq, will attempt to become the first one legged man to achieve this accompanied by Neil Laughton, Mark Shoosmith and Tim Maw. The team are being followed onshore by a dedicated logistics crew.

The crew were heading south for a refueling stop at Courtown, before continuing to Kilmore Quay. We wish Rory and crew every success as they tour the Emerald Isle. (The crew completed the circumnavigation and we are delighted Rory achieved his goal)

The Wicklow Rowing Club Regatta took place on the Bank Holiday Monday. Luckily the weather was kind, with only a few scattered showers through the afternoon. The rowing regatta signals the end of the Regatta festival – one of the oldest Festivals in Ireland today.

Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat ‘Annie Blaker’ (47-035) seen in Wicklow bay during the Rowing Regatta. The RNLI has been in Wicklow since 1857 and is funded entinerly by public contribution.The sailing vessel Brian Boru arrives at Wicklow during the skiff races on Monday evening. She tied up overnight at the East pier. For more details about the vessel click here
7.8.2017

An Irish Rail 071 class locomotive (077) was brought in to haul a special train to Enniscorthy on August Bank holiday Sunday morning. Steam Locomotive WT CLASS 2-6-4T No.4 was allocated to haul the train, but was replaced by the diesel at short notice. It is seen approaching Wicklow in the rain .

The Wicklow Regatta Raft Race went ahead on Sunday afternoon, this year the course went from the Parnell bridge down river and ended at the north beach instead of up river. It went very well and was only marred by the persistant rain. Well done to the small volunteer committee who keep the festival alive each year.
6.8.2017

Crown Mary (2010/2622grt) approaches Wicklow port from the south to unload a part cargo of packaged timber. The Peikko (1983/1521grt ex Sabine L /1998 ex Rms Germania /1995 ex Sabine L /1992) had arrived earlier on Wednesday morning from Drogheda, she would dock later the same evening to load scrap metal once Crown Mary had vacated the Packet berth.
3.8.2017